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Being in a Relationship
Here’s our biggest tips for being in a relationship when you struggle with a mental illness: 1. Your significant other will not fix you....
Emily Folker
May 29, 2018

School and Work
Most people can relate to the stress that comes from you job or education, but not everyone can understand what it’s like to have the...
Emily Folker
May 28, 2018


Story Spotlight: Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw
"Everyone needs a little encouragement sometimes, and you never know what someone may be going through."
Emily Folker
May 27, 2018

When Someone Comes To You For Help
The two biggest points of The Fingerprint Project are reaching out and knowing how to respond. Telling others that they are allowed to...
Emily Folker
May 26, 2018

Support Systems
One of the most important parts of managing your mental health is having a good support system. There will be days where what you’re...
Emily Folker
May 25, 2018

When Celebrities Die By Suicide
Mental illness can effect anyone. No matter how much money or fame you have, mental illness doesn’t discriminate. It’s a horrible thing...
Emily Folker
May 18, 2018


Story Spotlight: Maggie Gehlsen
"My only hope each day is that I wake up and share my story to show others that healing is possible."
Emily Folker
May 18, 2018

Being Undiagnosed
There are so many people out there who have mental illnesses who do not have the resources to receive and official diagnoses. This does...
Emily Folker
May 16, 2018

Joking About Mental Health
Laughing away the pain is acceptable. Finding ways to have fun in a bad situation is okay. What’s not okay is making others feel bad...
Emily Folker
May 15, 2018

Real Self-care Tips
There are so many “self care” tips out there that never really seem to touch on steps for honest recovery. Taking a nice bubble bath,...
Emily Folker
May 14, 2018

Distractions
Distractions are never ever a substitute for healing. However, they can be helpful. There are times when you need a friend or a hobby to...
Emily Folker
May 13, 2018

Talking to Your Family
Your family can be some of the hardest people to talk to about your mental illness because of how much you might care about the way they...
Emily Folker
May 12, 2018

Getting Better
Just as getting worse will happen, getting better will happen too. There will never be one without the other. Enjoy the good days, but...
Emily Folker
May 11, 2018

Getting Worse
It will happen. You will have days where you feel like nothing will ever be okay again. Recovery is not a linear process. There are so...
Emily Folker
May 10, 2018


Story Spotlight: Gia Dougherty
"You’re not alone and there are people out there who will believe your story."
Emily Folker
May 9, 2018

Finding Resources
This topic is a huge deal for us here at The Fingerprint Project. We believe the sooner someone gets resources, the more likely they are...
Emily Folker
May 8, 2018

Mental Health in the Media
This is always a huge topic, especially when someone who has a big following messes up. There have been plenty of controversy this year...
Emily Folker
May 7, 2018

Invisible Illness
“Just try not to think about it.” “Can’t you just let it go?” “Go for a run and you’ll be fine.” “Try essential oils!” “Try not being...
Emily Folker
May 6, 2018

Responses From Others
This month is all about mental health and breaking the stigma around it. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done. There is a good...
Emily Folker
May 5, 2018

Asking for Help
One of the most difficult things you will need to do in your life. No matter how old we are or what path we take in life, everyone will...
Emily Folker
May 4, 2018
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